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power cable packaged with your device. Go to
/traffic
for more information.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
1
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
power source.
2
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
displays traffic information.

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are traveling.
1
While navigating a route, select
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.
2
Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
If necessary, select
> Legend to view the legend for the
traffic map.
Searching for Traffic Incidents
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
Select
> Incidents.
3
Select an item in the list.
4
If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view
additional incidents.
Traffic on Your Route
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more
information
(Traffic
Settings). Your device may route you
through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival
automatically.
Taking an Alternate Route
If you do not have your device set to use alternate routes
automatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoid
a traffic delay.
1
While navigating a route, select
2
Select Alternate Route.
3
Select Go!.
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
Subscription Activation
You do not need to activate the subscription included with your
FM traffic receiver. The subscription activates automatically after
your device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic
signals from the pay service provider.
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select Settings > Traffic > Subscriptions.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
1
From the main menu, select Traffic.
8
www.garmin.com
> Traffic.
> Traffic.
2
Select Subscriptions >
3
Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
4
Go to
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic
and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
5
Select Next on the device.
6
Enter the code.
7
Select Done.
Enabling Traffic
You can enable or disable traffic data.
1
Select Settings > Traffic.
2
Select the Traffic check box.
Using the Apps
Using Help
Select Apps > Help to view information about using the
device.
Searching Help Topics
Select Apps > Help >
About ecoRoute™
In some areas, before you can use ecoRoute features, you must
purchase an unlock code. Go to
more information.
The ecoRoute feature calculates the fuel economy and the fuel
price of navigating to a destination, and offers tools for
improving fuel efficiency. The data provided by the ecoRoute
feature is an estimate only. The data is not actually read from
the vehicle.
To receive more-accurate fuel reports for your specific vehicle
and driving habits, you can calibrate the fuel economy
(Calibrating the Fuel
Economy).
Setting Up the Vehicle
The first time you use the ecoRoute features, you must enter
vehicle information.
1
Select Apps > ecoRoute.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing the Fuel Price
1
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2
Enter the current price of fuel, and select Next.
3
Select Yes.
Calibrating the Fuel Economy
You can calibrate the fuel economy to receive more-accurate
fuel reports for your specific vehicle and driving habits. You
should calibrate when you fill up your fuel tank.
1
Select Apps > ecoRoute > At the Pump.
2
Enter the current fuel price.
3
Enter the amount of fuel the vehicle has used since the last
time the fuel tank was filled.
4
Enter the distance you have traveled since the last time the
fuel tank was filled.
5
Select Next.
The device calculates the average vehicle fuel economy.
6
Select Save.
.
to purchase a subscription
.
www.garmin.com/ecoroute
Using the Apps
for